"anatocism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀνατοκισμός (anatokismós), from ἀνα- (ana-) + τοκισμός (tokismós, “usury”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ἀνατοκισμός}} Ancient Greek ἀνατοκισμός (anatokismós) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anatocism (uncountable)
  1. (law) compound interest Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-anatocism-en-noun-YspRJevS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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